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Normally yes. Some TOC's do them in house though. SWR being one of them, I believe.

Didn't mean to include ComUtor's message in my post above.:rolleyes:

Not how it is for every TOC though. Mine for example, is an average four day 34 hour week. Work 8 weeks on, then off for two weeks (rest days and four days A/L). Within that 10 week period I'm never rostered on for more than six consecutive shifts, unless I do RDW.

100% agree with this. It's so easy to have an incident if you lose a moments concentration, it certainly isn't a cushy job. Any incident you have, eg wrong side doors, accepting a wrong route, failed to call etc etc, you're off track, disciplinary meeting, potential dismissal etc etc. Yes it...

When I went through the process with GTR two years ago it was DMI first.

TFL Rail haven't got London weighting. Has both London and Country depots.

The TOC I work for has a forward only policy. If you overshoot that's it, no going back.

I can confirm we are fully qualified drivers and drive on the main lines on NR infrastructure. (Mtr)

My local station is operated by a TOC different from the TOC I work for. They have never let me through the barriers. I've given up asking now.

Tfl rail is crossrail. Once the route is fully open it will then be known as the Elizabeth line.

Crossrail is up and running. Services run from Liverpool St - Shenfield and Paddington - Heathrow. Will be going from Paddington - Reading in Decemeber. It's only the central core that's not operational yet.

2 years productive driving.

I too was in the Fire Service before becoming a train driver. There are many transferable skill sets. Now, this is no way a pop at you, as my spelling and grammar could be better. However, when you do eventually apply make sure your C.V, covering letter (If required) and application are top...

It will be game over for TOC's that use enhanced pass marks. Also, if you've failed recently you'll have to wait six months before applying again.

Its not a Shunter role. It's a depot operations controller. Salary of 55k

I know that's crap news. On the bright side though you now have stage 1 assessments In the bank. Next TOC/FOC you apply for you'll be going to stage 2 after the paper sift. Don't give up.

Mate, search this forum. There is tons and tons of info on here. Use the search icon and type in what you're looking for.

Can't speak for every company, but at the TOC I work for, it doesn't make a blind bit of difference. Have to apply like anybody else.

Good cheers, recently finished training and became qualified.

It will be a totally different recruitment drive, you can obviously get past the paper sift as you've got to stage one. Like I say try again in six months. Try other TOCS/FOCS too. The more you apply for the more chance you've got on getting through. Good luck..